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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,844.36, 39,805.14 and 16,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,844.36, 39,805.14 and 16,269.10 is: 22,451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,844.36 : 39,805.14 = 16,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,844.36/39,805.14 = 16,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,844.36x = 39,805.14 × 16,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,844.36x = 647,593,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,593,803.17/28,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,451.31

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